Pecan Pie Bars with Chocolate and Bourbon

Few things in life are truly worthy of a two-syllable damn. This recipe is one.

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

These rich, cheesy quesadillas are delicious with a bright cranberry-pecan salsa.

A few tablespoons of Southern Comfort balance the sweetness and move the pie from “as pure as a prayer” into more interesting territory.

This dish might make you put down the marshmallows.

The sticky-buttery maple filling makes these pecan pie bars small but powerful.

A moist layer cake flavored with bananas, pineapple and pecans and topped with cream cheese frosting.

Toss this combination with a balsamic vinaigrette for a perfect light spring lunch or side dish.

A crazy-decadent pecan muffin filled with caramel and cream cheese and topped with a brown sugar-pecan streusel.